trail riding
Outdoor horseback excursion
Trail riding is horseback riding on natural paths through woods, fields, or open country, as opposed to riding in an arena or on roads.
The activity ranges from casual outings to multi-day wilderness trips: We went trail riding through the mountains.
The term also applies to off-road motorcycling or mountain biking on backcountry trails.
- bridle pathsRoutes designated for horses
- rugged terrainHarsh, uneven land
- back countryRemote, undeveloped rural land
- trotPace between walk, canter
- horse trekkingMulti-day mounted wilderness travel
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- animal hobbiesdog training, pet grooming, bird watching, dog breeding, pet sitting
- riding stylesdressage, western, English, bareback, jumping
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
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- cycling activitiesbiking, pedaling, cycling, road cycling, mountain biking
- Heartland Recreationfishing, boating, camping, hiking, hunting
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